Lysine hydrochloride for the control of metabolic alkalosis: a clinical report.
Many physiopathological states can produce metabolic alkalosis that must be promptly corrected as soon as it is dangerous. In our study we report the effectiveness of lysine hydrochloride to correct this condition in patients. This drug lowers the pH, reduces the bicarbonate stores, and leads to normal blood gases.
D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000188:drug therapy; D000471:Alkalosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008239:Lysine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D008239:Lysine